An exercise device includes a base defining an inner volume and a top supported by the base, the top defining an aperture. The exercise device further includes a force sensor configured to measure force on the top and a motor disposed within the base and below the top, the motor including a cable extendable through the aperture. The exercise deice further includes a controller communicatively coupled to each of the force sensor and the motor. The controller is adapted to actuate the motor in response to forces applied to the top as measured by the force sensor. The controller may also actuate the motor in response to one or more additional parameters related to the speed or force with which the cable is manipulated (e.g., pulled by a user).

A method for displaying archived exercise classes comprising displaying information about archived exercise classes that can be accessed by a first user via a computer network on a display screen at a first location, wherein the first user can select among a plurality of archived classes, outputting digital video and audio content comprising the selected archived class, detecting a performance parameter for the first user at a particular point in the selected class, displaying the performance parameter on the display screen, and displaying performance parameters from a second user at a second location on the display screen such that at least one of the performance parameters from the first user and at least one of the performance parameters from the second user at the same point in the class are presented for comparison.

An apparatus that displays an athletic activity notification user interface having a first display level, populating the user interface with activity notifications and determining the activity notifications include a threshold number of cumulative positive responses for users planning to attend a scheduled event, and displaying icons on the user interface representing the user that submitted the positive responses.

A method for displaying archived exercise classes comprising displaying information about archived exercise classes that can be accessed by a first user via a computer network on a display screen at a first location, wherein the first user can select among a plurality of archived classes, outputting digital video and audio content comprising the selected archived class, detecting a performance parameter for the first user at a particular point in the selected class, displaying the performance parameter on the display screen, and displaying performance parameters from a second user at a second location on the display screen such that at least one of the performance parameters from the first user and at least one of the performance parameters from the second user at the same point in the class are presented for comparison.

A method performed in a computer-implemented platform includes obtaining sensor data from sensors embedded in a first grip and a second grip of an item of fitness equipment while a user exercises using the item of fitness equipment. The user interacts with the first grip and the second grip while exercising using the item of fitness equipment. The method also includes analyzing the sensor data to determine differences in performance between the left side of the user's body and the right side of the user's body and providing personalized activity for the user to compensate for the differences.

A system for an artificial intelligence fitness professional support network for vibrant constitutional guidance includes a diagnostic engine operating on at least a server and configured to receive training data and at least a biological extraction from a user and generate a diagnostic output. The system includes an advisory module configured to receive a request for an advisory input and generate at least an advisory output. The system includes a fitness module configured to select at least an informed advisor client device and transmit the at least an advisory output to at least an informed advisor client device.

A method for displaying archived exercise classes includes displaying information about archived exercise classes that can be accessed by a first user via a computer network on a display screen at a first location such that the first user can select among a plurality of archived classes, outputting digital video and audio content including the selected archived class, detecting a performance parameter for the first user at a particular point in the selected class, displaying the performance parameter on the display screen, and displaying performance parameters from a second user at a second location on the display screen such that at least one of the performance parameters from the first user and at least one of the performance parameters from the second user at the same point in the class are presented for comparison.

A bicycle trainer including folding legs and a vertically adjustable frame member supporting an axle and cassette where a rider mounts the rear frame, such as dropouts, of a conventional bicycle with the rear wheel removed. The trainer includes a flywheel with a magnetic brake assembly controlled through an open protocol and configured to receive wireless transmitted signals from an app running on a smart phone or other such applications. The flywheel assembly also includes a bracket coupling the magnetic brake with a frame. A strain gauge is mounted on the bracket to detect torque, which is used to calculate a rider's power while using the trainer.

An exercise machine with electromagnetic resistance selection for changing exercise resistance settings by engaging more or fewer resistance biasing members using a electromagnets. An example implementation includes a movable carriage configured to move substantially along the length of one or more rails. A plurality of resistance biasing members are removably attachable between a stationary biasing member bracket affixed to the machine structure and the movable carriage. A controller changes the resistance settings against the movable carriage by electrically attaching or detaching any preferred number of resistance biasing members between the machine structure and movable carriage.

Systems and methods are for production, management, syndication and distribution of exercise class content for use with an exercise apparatus. An exercise content distribution system includes a database storing the exercise content and data associated with a content provider and an application provider, and a platform server operable to facilitate delivery of the exercise content to the exercise apparatus. The platform server is configured to deliver archived exercise classes, receive a selection of one of the archived exercise classes, transmit data representing content of the selected archived exercise class, receive performance data based on activity by the first user, generate archived performance data for a plurality of other users, and dynamically update a ranked list and at least some of the synchronized archived user performance parameters for display by the exercise apparatus. Subscription channels can support diversely curated and priced exercise class offerings, including acceptance of crypto-currency.